Creating standard guidelines could decrease communication breakdowns, medical errors caused by multiple handovers

Creating standard guidelines could decrease communication breakdowns, medical errors caused by multiple handovers
Why the American Board of Medical Specialties’ MOC program is valuable
A controlled substance agreement can help a physician communicate expectations for their pain medication treatment plan, and guidelines for safe usage by their patients
Some segments of the industry have established intranets, private Websites designed to enhance information sharing within the organization
When it comes to receiving gifts from patients, otolaryngologists and other doctors walk a fine moral line
The power of a career network depends on the breadth and diversity of the individuals in it
A look at the advantages and disadvantages of social media blogs, networking sites and other cyber connections as a health care resource for patients
The Association of American Medical Colleges is preparing a new slate of recommendations for improving the way med schools screen students in an effort to get at what kind of people the applicants are—and whether they have the qualities that will make them good, caring doctors.
A a medical profession, we should consider striking a middle ground between those calling for a complete ban on the sport and those advocating freedom of choice.
Physician advertising can mislead patients and change the dynamic of the patient-physician relationship into one of a consumer-client relationship, said Paul A. Levine, MD, FACS, who gave the Guest of Honor presentation here on April 20 at the Triological Society annual meeting. The meeting was held as part of the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings.